Product Engineering & Customer Engineering Liaison

Magna International; Penetanguishene; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company located in Penetanguishene, Ontario, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive innovative design and development of automotive technologies. You will be responsible for ensuring manufacturability and performance objectives while collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should have a post-secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, as well as competence in Catia V5. The role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Fitness membership discounts

Paid personal days

Competitive extended health benefits

Group RRSP matching program

Profit Sharing Plan

Education Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Ability to create and interpret complex blueprints.
• Knowledge of mechanical assembly and welded products.
• Experience with automotive OEMs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own product design and development per customer requirements.
• Conduct formal design reviews and manage characteristic mapping.
• Coordinate FMVSS/DVP&R test validations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Catia V5

Product Launch

DVP&R

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia V5

Ansys-Nonlinear FEA

UG NX

Job description

What We Offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry‑leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent vision systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML’s expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities

• Own product design and development per customer requirements.
• Maintain records related to product and tool design.
• Organize CAD information and support technical reviews.
• Manage DVP&R and root cause analysis.
• Conduct formal design reviews and manage characteristic mapping.
• Coordinate FMVSS/DVP&R test validations.
• Handle technical communication, including design reviews and patent applications.
• Ensure products meet manufacturability and performance objectives.
• Develop quotations and understand manufacturing costs.
• Create GD&T for assembly and components.
• Work with cross‑functional teams on APQP documentation.
• Innovate in product design and process ideas.
• Liaise with customers on design, feasibility, and engineering changes.

Site Benefits

• A strong focus on safety and health and wellness (fitness membership discounts)
• Five and a half (5.5.) paid personal days
• Competitive extended health benefits
• Group RRSP matching program
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Team appreciation lunches and events
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Continuous Improvement and Development Culture

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required / or relevant experience with mechanical assembly, welded, stamped, and/or wireform products.
• The ability to create and interpret complex blueprints with an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing is required.
• Ability to learn and use Catia V5 is a requirement. UG NX knowledge would be beneficial.
• Ansys‑Nonlinear FEA a definite asset.
• Ability to create DVP&R, DFMEA/ Support PFMEA and Support Control plan requirements for product and process.
• Ability to travel as required (US, Europe, Japan and China).
• Experience launching products with automotive OEMs is an asset.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type

Regular / Permanent

Group

Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting